Common Yarrow
Achillea Millefolium
Yang Shi Cao

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Acrid; slightly bitter; cool

Part(s) used

Whole herb

Potential toxicity/side effects

Toxic

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To dispel wind, quicken blood, relieve pain, resolve toxin.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Wind-damp impediment pain, knocks and falls, amenorrhea due to blood stasis, swelling toxin of welling abscess and sore, bleeding from hemorrhoids.